E-130 · Theme 2 · Past Member Re-Engagement

Alumni Service Day

Former members renew relationships and some move into ongoing participation.

What could this idea change?

It turns member energy into visible, organised action that is easier for other people to join.

It may suit: Former or less-connected members, and the club members reaching out to them.

A simple way to start

  1. Confirm the community need and partner authority, then define the exact task, useful outcome, participant limit, exclusions and closeout evidence. Who could lead it: Partner lead and club project sponsor
  2. Assess task and site risks, screening, safeguarding, supervision, access, equipment, weather, transport, food, insurance conditions and stop authority. Who could lead it: Safety, safeguarding and access leads
  3. Publish complete role conditions and invite through authorised channels with equal non-alumni places where appropriate and no membership, hours or publicity pressure. Who could lead it: Volunteer coordinator
  4. Confirm each person's task, adjustment, screening, supervision, contact, media and emergency information and provide the briefing in an accessible format before arrival. Who could lead it: Volunteer coordinator and task supervisors
  5. Run partner-led tasks within approved limits, record incidents and changes, provide breaks and equivalent roles and stop work whenever conditions exceed the plan. Who could lead it: Partner task lead and club safety lead

What should we look for?

  • After 90 days, review Alumni Service Day. Look for respectful reconnections made with consent, chosen next steps and follow-up that honours people who decline further contact.
  • Partner-confirmed useful tasks completed within approved scope, quality and participant limits.
  • All volunteers receiving complete conditions, adjustments and safety briefing before work.
  • Incidents, changes, complaints and stop decisions recorded and resolved through the agreed process.
  • No alumni ranking, membership pressure or unapproved media use, and personal data closed by the due date.

Before we say yes

  • Does it fit a real local need?
  • Can people take part safely and fairly?
  • Are the facts, permissions and Rotary branding right?
  • Who will lead it, and when will we review it?